TOUGH ENOUGH: Parlour reckons Sanchez can handle the rough and tumble of the Premier League [GETTY ]

That is the firm belief of Gunners great Ray Parlour.

Arsene Wenger has moved quickly and splashed out £33million on the Chile World Cup star from Barcelona to bolster his side’s firepower.

And Gunners hero Parlour believes striker Sanchez, 25, will bounce off tough-tackling defenders charged with stopping him in his tracks.

Parlour, 41, said: “He’s tough, he’s mobile, he can score goals and he’s got pace. “I can see him ﬁ tting in on that left-hand side of the striker or you can put him up front.

“He had a great tournament at the World Cup.

“I was lucky enough to see him in the Brazil-Chile game and at times he got kicked a lot.

“But he came back and wanted more and he will certainly get that in the Premier League.”

EXCITED: Ray Parlour is eager to see what Sanchez is capable of [GETTY ]

“He’s going to be a top player, he’s good value and he’s a good age”

Ray Parlour

And pundit Parlour, who won a stack of silverware in 466 appearances for the North London outfit, has praised Emirates boss Wenger for recruiting the goal-getter well ahead of the transfer deadline.

Sanchez will find the Wenger way to his liking and provide some much-needed competition up front for France striker Olivier Giroud.

The speed at which Wenger has moved for his man has also impressed Parlour, who added: “Usually in the transfer market they wait until the last minute and try to get their man and sometimes fail to get who they want.

“But this time round it’s a positive move. I’m sure the Arsenal fans are delighted.

“He’s going to be a top player, he’s good value and he’s a good age.

“I’m sure he’ll definitely make things more competitive and brings a good goal-scoring rate too.” Meanwhile, former Brazil midfielder Edu reckons Wenger must definitely set his sights on the title with Sanchez on board.

Edu, 36, says the recruitment of Sanchez – along with the proposed move for Newcastle right-back Mathieu Debuchy, 28 – could spark a title charge from the FA Cup holders.

Edu, a Gunner from 2001 to 2005, said: “The signing of Sanchez willmake them better and much stronger as they look to win the Premier League.

“If Arsene Wenger can also sign Mathieu Debuchy that would be very clever.

“Everybody knows he is good at signing players, particularly young ones and they can give good things to Arsenal.

“Arsenal are still in my heart and I still follow them. I have a big relationship with that football club.”